William Samuel Mayo
July 16, 1972 — Dec. 20, 2023
William Samuel Mayo, 51, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. William was born July 16, 1972, in Houston, Texas, to Jeffery and Debra (Doreck) Mayo.
Many knew William as Sam, Sammy, and Uncle Sam. Sam was taken from his family and loved ones, way too soon. We must trust in the Lord to guide us from this day forward to help us pick up the pieces of our broken hearts. We can find comfort in knowing that Sam is not suffering, he is not in any pain, and he is in a beautiful place. We love Sam beyond words and cannot imagine this life without him.
Sam spent his last two years living in Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, a beautiful, and peaceful place. He lived in paradise with the beach only a 3-minute walk from his place. Many who knew Sam knew that Hawai‘i was always a special place for him. Sam was a great father to Kira Ivy Pennington (Mayo) and Shelby Joy Mayo. Sam had an old soul and a heart of gold. He was the most giving person to anyone he called a friend. There was not a holiday or Christmas that he came empty-handed, whether it was a candy bar for the kids or mailing Hawaiian shirts. We will always remember Sam’s cooking, as he enjoyed spending time in the kitchen creating new recipes. Sam had a smile that would light up a room. He took pride in always matching every outfit from his hat to his shoes. You knew Sam walked into the room by the cloud of cologne you would smell.
Please hug your children and tell them daily you love them. Tomorrow is not promised, we must take each day as a gift. (Proverbs 27:1). Sam is survived by his parents Jeffery and Debra Mayo, daughters Kira Ivy Pennington, Shelby Joy Mayo, siblings Jacob Mayo, Lyndsey Mayo, grandchildren Tucker Pennington, Bronx Pennington, nieces and nephews,Katelyn Mayo, Jeffery Mayo, Jeremiah Mayo, Lillian Mayo, Victor Villareal, Luna Villareal, along with a host of other family members and many friends.
We will hold Sam close to our hearts and never forget the memories we hold dearly until we meet again.
Memorial Service for Sam Mayo on Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, on the corner of Kiowea and Aukuu Roads, 4556 Aukuu Road, Kekaha, Hawai‘i.
Duane T. Souza
Duane T. Souza, 78, of Kapa‘a, passed away at Garden Isle Health Care on Jan. 17, 2024. He was born in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, on Oct. 26, 1945 and retired from Kaua‘i Police Department as a police officer.
He is survived by his wife Moana Souza, daughters Marlo (Reno) Alaipalelei, Tiana (Shane) Enos, Halia (Kyson) Souza, 3 grandchildren, Kamalu Umu, Nalani Umu, Naleiaala Enos, 5 great-grandchildren, Tewai, Tytus, Lion, Hina, Luna, brothers Maurice (Carola) Souza of O‘ahu, Gareth (Wendy) Souza of Kapa‘a, sisters Maureen Bloom of California, Wilma (Richard) Boudreau of O‘ahu, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by his parents William and Virginia Souza, brother William Leo Souza and sister Duanne W. Torres.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at St. Catherine Church in Kapa‘a with visitation from 8:30 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Family graciously declines flowers and requests Aloha attire.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the with arrangements.
Edmund F. Ku Malama Sr.
Edmund F. Ku Malama Sr., age 81, of Kekaha, Kaua‘i, died in Hospice Care in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, on Feb. 17, 2024. He was born in Waimea, Kaua‘i, worked for Iron Workers Union and owned Ed’s Welding.
He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Albarado Malama, son Edmund Malama Jr., parents Joseph Ku, Lucille Malama, sisters Elaine Parker, Bluebell Kaowili, Alma Nerez, Barbara Westerdale, Florence Ilae, Abigail Estacio, brothers Joseph Malama Jr., Vernon Malama, Llewellyn Malama and PaddyBoy Malama.
Survived by Moopuna Roslyn (Jesse) Cummings of Kalaheo, Brandon (Karen Gray) Malama of ‘Ele‘ele, Shandiin (Chad) Valmoja of Kalaheo, Kaliko Waahila of Phoenix, Arizona, Moopuna nui Jaidalyn, Ryder, Madison, Hunter, Maddox, Noah, Luke Cummings, Kyla, Brynn, Kenna, Brody Malama, Kenzie, Kaizely, Kaizen, Kyler Valmoja, brother Billy (Leona) Malama of Oregon, sisters-in-law Pinky Malama of Kekaha, Joyce (Danny) Tomas of Lihu‘e, Lorraine Albarado of O‘ahu, brother-in-law Jerry (Ellen) Albarado of Hanapepe, numerous nieces and nephews.
Services on April 6, 2024, at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon and scattering at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor, located at 8932 Kekaha Road in Kekaha.
